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Does Digoxin Really Increase Mortality Among Outpatients With Atrial Fibrillation?
When association is association and causation is causation.
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University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
Latest US Ebola Case Traveled by Air Before Reporting Symptoms
A second health care worker who tested positive for the Ebola virus traveled by air the day before her symptoms appeared.
Pharmacy Students With More Experience Have More Confidence
Students who completed more than the required amount of pharmacy experience had higher levels of self-esteem.
FDA Approves Pair of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatments
The FDA today approved pirfenidone (Esbriet) and nintedanib (Ofev) for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
NACDS' Heidi Ecker Receives Distinguished Public Affairs Award for Grassroots Advocacy Work
FDA Grants Marketing Approval to Urinary Prosthesis Device for Women
The FDA is permitting marketing of a replaceable urinary prosthesis for female adults with impaired detrusor contractility.
Cigarette Smoking Linked to 14 Million Major Illnesses
The disease burden of smoking remains immense despite widespread tobacco cessation efforts.
Combination Treatment with Daclatasvir Produces Good Results in Patients with Genotype 4 Hepatitis C
SVR12 rates significantly higher in patients treated with daclatasvir/peginterferon alfa/ribavirin combination.
Enterovirus US Death Toll Surpasses Ebola
Nearly 700 children across 46 states are now infected with the severe respiratory illness.
Pharmacy Times and Specialty Pharmacy Times Welcome New Members to Their Strategic Alliance Partnership Programs
Pharmacy Times and Specialty Pharmacy Times add several new organizations to Strategic Alliance Partnership programs.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Prevents Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
The vaccine that prevents illness and death from pneumococcal infection also combats severe antibiotic-resistant disease in young children.
New Guidelines for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation: Key Points for Pharmacists
Updated guidelines for postoperative atrial fibrillation contain several pieces of information for pharmacists to help prevent medication errors.
Foundational Reports to Advance Global Quality in Pharmacy Education and Continuing Professional Development Released by FIP
ASHP Publishes New Edition of Popular Handbook on Injectable Drugs
Low-Dose Paroxetine Won't Cause Weight Gain in Women With Hot Flashes
Low-dose paroxetine (Brisdelle) treatment does not cause weight gain or sexual dysfunction when used in women with menopausal hot flashes.
Social Strategies Increase HIV Testing
Newest Ebola Case in a Health Care Worker Points to Need for Increased Funding for Infection Prevention Programs
Career Paths for a Graduating PharmD
Ever wonder what opportunities exist within the field of pharmacy?
CDC Investigating Protocol Breach in Second Dallas Ebola Case
Nurse who cared for first Ebola case in United States currently listed in stable condition.
Breast Cancer Treatment Granted FDA Priority Review
Palbociclib provides first-line systemic treatment for women with advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer Treatment Granted FDA Priority Review
The FDA today granted priority review status to a breakthrough breast cancer drug developed by Pfizer Inc.
Investigators are working to resolve how a health care worker in Texas contracted the Ebola virus while caring for an infected patient.
Pharmacists Demonstrate EpiPen Use More Accurately Than Doctors
Pharmacists generally demonstrate proper epinephrine auto injector use to anaphylaxis patients.
Cardinal Health Launches Medication Therapy Management Solution to Help Payers Improve CMS Star Ratings and Enhance Member Care
To Lower Sodium Intake, Skip the Sandwich
On any given day, approximately 49% of all Americans aged 20 years and older eat at least 1 sandwich, which accounts for one-fifth of their total daily sodium intake.
Four Drugs Comprise Half of All Inpatient Antimicrobial Treatment
Roughly half of all patients hospitalized between May 2011 and September 2011 received at least 1 antimicrobial drug.
Leukemia Treatment Granted Priority Review by FDA
Investigational bispecific T-cell engager antibody construct aids immune system in targeting cancer cells.
Diplomat Pharmacy Prices Its Initial Public Offering
Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc, the nation's largest independent specialty pharmacy began trading its common stock the NYSE on October 10 in connection with its IPO.
